At The Glass Atelier we select and produce natural perfumery ingredients for artisan perfumers, formulators, schools and lovers of aromatic raw materials. We work with botanical, animal and mineral materials, as well as our own extractions and hard-to-find vintage materials.
Our selection is designed for those looking for perfumery raw materials with identity, traceability and character: essential oils, absolutes, resinoids, oud, resins, tinctures, vetiver, patchouli and other singular materials.
Raw materials for natural perfumery
We don’t see ingredients as generic products. Every raw material has an origin, an extraction method, an aromatic evolution and a different behaviour within a formula. That is why we select small batches and materials with defined olfactory profiles, suited to creation, study and perfumery experimentation.
Essential oils for perfumery
Our essential oils collection brings together botanical materials from different regions and distillations. It includes fresh oils as well as aged or vintage lots, especially interesting in perfumery for their complexity and evolution.
Absolutes and resinoids
Absolutes and resinoids for perfumery bring a depth and richness that is hard to obtain through distillation. We work with flowers, roots, leaves and other aromatic materials chosen for their olfactory interest and their usefulness in natural perfumery formulas.
Oud oil and agarwood
Oud oil, also known as agarwood oil, is one of our specialities. We select oud from different origins and styles, with profiles ranging from clean, woody and honeyed to smoky, animalic, earthy or camphoraceous. We also work with different extraction techniques and small batches intended for high-end perfumery.
Vetiver and patchouli
Vetiver for perfumery and patchouli are an essential part of our selection. We bring together materials of different origins and ages to show how the same ingredient changes with soil, distillation, storage and maturation time.
Resins and balsamic materials
In our resins for perfumery collection you will find traditional materials used for centuries: resins, balsams and aromatic ingredients that bring structure, depth, smoke, warmth and fixation to a composition.
Animal ingredients and historic materials
We also keep a selection of animal-derived perfumery ingredients, as well as vintage and rare ingredients. These materials are intended mainly for olfactory study, collecting and specialised artisan perfumery.
Artisanal extractions and uncommon materials
Part of the catalogue is born directly in the atelier. We make macerations, tinctures, distillations and other extractions in small batches, working with materials that rarely appear in conventional catalogues. Our aim is to offer aromatic tools with personality for those who want to go beyond a standard palette.
Ingredients for perfumers, formulators and creators
The Glass Atelier is aimed at artisan perfumers, formulators, students, schools and collectors looking for authentic perfumery ingredients. If you are building a formula and need to explore different aromatic families, you can start with our collections of essential oils, absolutes, oud, vetiver, patchouli, resins and special ingredients.
Frequently asked questions about perfumery raw materials
Where can I buy natural raw materials to create perfumes in Europe?
The Glass Atelier is a shop specialising in ingredients for artisan perfumery. You can browse essential oils, floral absolutes, resinoids, resins, oud, vetiver, patchouli and tinctures, with information on origin and process where available. Shipping conditions and availability are shown in the shop according to destination and product.
Which floral absolutes can I find at The Glass Atelier?
Among the materials in our collection are Egyptian jasmine heart (Jasminum grandiflorum) refined by molecular distillation and blue lotus absolute from Thailand (Nymphaea caerulea), along with other natural perfumery materials. Check the available sizes on each product page.
What is the difference between essential oils, absolutes and resinoids?
Essential oils are usually obtained by distillation or, for some citrus fruits, by expression. Absolutes are generally produced by solvent extraction followed by further processing; resinoids are extracted mainly from resinous materials. Each product states its specific process when this information is available.